BYLAWS of Riverdale Christian Academy PTF

ARTICLE I NAME, DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE Section 1: NAME The name of the organization shall be RCA PTF. The PTF is located at 14040 S. Harells Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Section 2: DESCRIPTION The PTF is a non-profit organization that exists for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (designation in process) Section 3: PURPOSE The purpose of the PTF is to enhance and support the educational experience at Riverdale Christian Academy, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parental involvement, and to improve the environment at Riverdale Christian Academy through volunteer and financial support. ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP Section 1: Membership shall be automatically granted to all parents and guardians of Riverdale Christian Academy students, plus all staff at Riverdale Christian Academy and Redeemer Baptist Church, and members of Redeemer Baptist Church. There are no membership dues. All members have voting privileges. ARTICLE III OFFICERS Section 1: EXECUTIVE BOARD The Executive Board shall consist of the following officers: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Communications Secretary, and Treasurer. Officer positions can be shared. The School Principal, or his designee, is a voting member of the Executive Board. Section 2: TERM OF OFFICE The term of office for all officers is two years, beginning immediately upon election, and ending upon officer election the following school year. Section 3: QUALIFICTIONS Any PTF member in good standing may become an officer of the PTF.

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Section 4: DUTIES Executive Board Develop the PTFs annual budget, establish and oversee committees to conduct the work of the PTF, establish fundraising programs, approve by majority vote of the Board unbudgeted expenditures of no more than $100.00. President Preside at General PTF meetings and Executive Board meetings, serve as the official representative of the PTF, and retain all official records of the PTF. Vice President Oversee the committee system of the PTF, assist the President and chair meetings in the absence of the President. Recording Secretary Record and distribute minutes of all Executive Board meetings and all General PTF meetings, prepare agendas for official PTF meetings, hold historical records for the PTF. Communications Secretary Manage communications and marketing for the PTF including, but not limited to PTF newsletters, email broadcasts, website, bulletin boards, etc. Treasurer Serve as custodian of the PTFs finances, collect revenue, pay authorized expenses, report financial activity every month, prepare year-end financial report, facilitate an annual audit, and hold all financial records. Section 5: BOARD MEETINGS The Executive Board shall meet monthly during the school year, or at the discretion of the President. Section 6: REMOVAL An officer can be removed from office for failure to fulfill his/her duties, after reasonable notice, by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 7: VACANCY If a vacancy occurs on the Executive Board, the President shall appoint a PTF member to fill the vacancy, for the remainder of the officers term. ARTICLE IV MEETINGS Section 1: GENERAL PTF MEETINGS General PTF meetings shall be held to conduct the business of the PTF. Meetings shall be held monthly during the school year or at the discretion of the Executive Board. Section 2: VOTING Each member in attendance at a PTF meeting is eligible to vote. Absentee or proxy votes are not allowed. Section 3 QUORUM Members of the PTF present and voting constitute quorum for the purpose of voting. Section 4 AGENDA Any member wishing to add items to the agenda, should notify the recording secretary via email no later than 1 week prior to the scheduled meeting.

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ARTICLE V FINANCIAL POLICIES Section 1: FISCAL YEAR - The fiscal year of the PTF begins August 1 and ends July 31 of the following year. Section 2: BANKING - All funds shall be kept in a checking account in the name of Riverdale Christian Academy PTF, requiring two signatures of the Executive Board and held at a local financial institution. Section 3: REPORTING - All financial activity shall be recorded in a manual or computer-based accounting system. The Treasurer shall reconcile the account(s) monthly and report all financial activity monthly. The PTF shall arrange an independent review of its financial records each year. Section 3: ENDING BALANCE - The organization shall leave a minimum of $200.00 in the treasury at the end of each fiscal year. Section 4: CONTRACTS - Contract signing authority is limited to the President or the Presidents designee. ARTICLE VI BYLAW AMENDMENTS Amendments to the bylaws may be proposed by any PTF member. Amendments presented at a PTF meeting shall be considered for voting at a subsequent meeting. 2/3 approval of all members present and voting is required to adopt an amendment to the Bylaws. ARTICLE VII - DISSOLUTION In the event of dissolution of the PTF, any funds remaining shall be donated to Riverdale Christian Academy. ARTICLE VIII - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY The authority for this organization shall be Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised.